Teaching Portfolio

Appendix B: Sample Teaching Portfolio

The body of the following teaching portfolio, developed for both reflective purposes and promotion review, is complete. The end of the body indicates material that would go in the appendices to the portfolio, but we have not included the appendices here. (Used with permission from Clement A. Seldin, Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, UMass Amherst.)
Teaching Portfolio
Clement A. Seldin
Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies
Contents

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  Teaching Philosophy
  
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  Teaching Responsibilities and Strategies
  
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  Representative Course Syllabi, including Assignments,
  

Examinations, and Supplementary Reading

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  Advising
  
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  Evaluation of Teaching
  
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  Honors Related to Teaching During Review Period
  
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  Major Award Prior to Review Period
  
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  Teaching Improvement Activities
  
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  Conclusion
  
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  Appendices
  

Teaching Philosophy
The following eight principles provide fundamental structure for me as teacher and learner. They support a strategic filter through which I shape my courses, advising and supervision, writing and research, and other faculty activities. They help maintain my sense of balance and professional direction.*

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  Growth is developmental and requires time and patience. We are the agents of our own growth.
  
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  Teachers must focus on strengths and use positive feedback to help learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
  
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  Critical thinking helps students internalize learning.
  
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  Structure and shared decision making are significant to the learning process.
  
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  Success stimulates further success.
  
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  Teachers must strive to meet learner needs and be keenly aware of social, emotional, and physical variables that affect the learning process.
  
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  Teachers and learners must value diversity and seek unity in a multicultural nation.
  
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  All teachers must seek continuous renewal and growth.
  

*These eight principles are based on the "Belief System" developed by Professor Emeritus R. Mason Bunker.